Local artists to display work at Simeanna

The Second Annual Elder Art Exhibit will be held at Simeanna I, 155 N. Eagle St., Oshkosh, on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Artists of Simeanna I.

Elder artists from the Simeannas and Carmel residences as well as guest artists from the community will be showcasing their art. The art forms include oil, water color and other medias. Photography, painted gourds, beading, ceramics and quilt art are also included in the Exhibit.

Along with the Elder artists, the Exhibit will also feature artwork by the Kindergarten Children from Roosevelt School.

The Yarns of Yesterday part of the Exhibit is a very unique aspect of the Exhibit and the only one in Oshkosh. This Exhibit includes the needle work of our Elders and their ancestors. There is a wedding dress, hand sewn from 1895, baptism gowns, doilies, dolls and other items, many of which are 100 years or older.

It is with great pride that this event showcases the art of the Elders in the Community, their Elder's art and the artwork of the very young. A span of creativity that goes for over 100 years.